Records from 2016 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 6 May 2024.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 6 May 2024
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 176.808(g) - At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that an abandon ship or man overboard drill be held under simulated emergency conditions specified by the inspector. Drills to be conducted with MI present prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 May 2024
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 181.500(a) - Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, but must not be fewer than the minimum number required by Table 181.500(b) and other provisions of this section. Vessel was missing 01 2-A fire extinguisher. Vessel shall be outfitted with the minimum number and rating of fire extinguishers as required.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 6 May 2024
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 67.313 - The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation (COD) currently in effect for that vessel. Vessel does not have a COD. Obtain COD and store on vessel.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 6 May 2024
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 180.68(b)(2) - A vessel on rivers route must carry 03 hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with 46CFR160.03. Vessel did not have the required number of orange distress signals. Obtain required number of distress signals.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 May 2024
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 181.610 - A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words "FIRE BUCKET" must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. The vessel did not have fire buckets. Obtain 03 fire buckets.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 6 May 2024
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 185.510(b) - The emergency instructions must be designed to address the particular equipment, arrangement, and operation of each individual vessel. Emergency instructions were not applicable to the equipment on board or construction of the vessel. Amend the instructions to coincide with the equipment and layout of the vessel.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 6 May 2024
No resolution recorded
Each flare carried to meet this section must be stowed in a portable watertight container marked as required by 46 CFR 185.614 - Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be of a bright color, and containers shall be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high: “DISTRESS SIGNALS”. Flares were stored in a clear plastic container. Operator shall store flares in an approved container.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 6 May 2024
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 4.06-15(a)(1) - The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Alcohol testing swabs on board were expired. Obtain current alcohol testing swabs.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 May 2024
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1) - Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. All fire extinguishers were past due for service. Extinguishers to be serviced according to NFPA 10.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 6 August 2020
Resolved
Make vessel available for drydock exam. Vessel cannot operate with more than six passengers.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel was sold and departed Charleston OCMI zone without making an attempt to rectify discrepancies. CG-835v to be reissued by attending MI if defs have not been corrected.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 6 August 2020
Resolved
Make vessel available for annual inspection. Vessel cannot be operated with more than six passengers until annual inspection is complete.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel was sold and departed Charleston OCMI zone without making an attempt to rectify discrepancies. CG-835v to be reissued by attending MI if defs have not been corrected.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 6 August 2020
Resolved
Provide repair proposal for cracked section of starboard inboard section #4.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel was sold and departed Charleston OCMI zone without making an attempt to rectify discrepancies. CG-835v to be reissued by attending MI if defs have not been corrected.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 6 August 2020
Resolved
Provide repair proposal for cracked section of port inboard pontoon section #1.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel was sold and departed Charleston OCMI zone without making an attempt to rectify discrepancies. CG-835v to be reissued by attending MI if defs have not been corrected.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 6 August 2020
Resolved
Provide repair proposal for port outboard pontoon end cap that has an unauthorized temp repair (JB weld).
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel was sold and departed Charleston OCMI zone without making an attempt to rectify discrepancies. CG-835v to be reissued by attending MI if defs have not been corrected.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 6 August 2020
Resolved
Provide repair proposal for port outboard pontoon end cap with sharp insets.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel was sold and departed Charleston OCMI zone without making an attempt to rectify discrepancies. CG-835v to be reissued by attending MI if defs have not been corrected.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 6 August 2020
Resolved
Provide repair proposal for starboard outboard pontoon end cap with sharp insets.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel was sold and departed Charleston OCMI zone without making an attempt to rectify discrepancies. CG-835v to be reissued by attending MI if defs have not been corrected.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 August 2020
Resolved
Place in service 17 USCG Type I Adult PFDs and 1 USCG Type I child PFD to meet minimum carriage requirement.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel was sold and departed Charleston OCMI zone without making an attempt to rectify discrepancies. CG-835v to be reissued by attending MI if defs have not been corrected.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 6 August 2020
Resolved
Renew FCC Safety cert and show proper operation of DSC for 1 VHF-FM radio.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel was sold and departed Charleston OCMI zone without making an attempt to rectify discrepancies. CG-835v to be reissued by attending MI if defs have not been corrected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 August 2020
Resolved
Remove wing-nuts from starting battery and house battery terminals.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel was sold and departed Charleston OCMI zone without making an attempt to rectify discrepancies. CG-835v to be reissued by attending MI if defs have not been corrected.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 30 January 2019
Resolved
On open boat certificates must be kept on board.
Original COI is missing only a copy was available.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2019
Resolved 1 February 2019
Resolution: Vessel is changing the vessel name routed amended COI and will issue a new COI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 January 2019
Resolved
Adult life jackets must be carried for every person onboard.
COI states 32 lifejackets only 29 serviceable are present, reduced to 29 passengers till corrected.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 February 2019
Resolution: the 3 additional life jackets were purchased labeled and installed.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 28 February 2018
Resolved
Replace 12 PFD's as discussed due to fading as the jackets are no longer orange.
Due 31 March 2018
Resolved 28 February 2018
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Lanyard
Issued 28 February 2018
Resolved
Replace missing laynard.
Due 31 March 2018
Resolved 28 February 2018
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 28 March 2017
Resolved
Replace 3 red distress signals.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 March 2017
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 28 March 2017
Resolved
Renew one type I adult PFD & mark with vessel name.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 March 2017
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 10 March 2016
Resolved
Update Station Authorization with valid owner address & call sign.
Due 10 April 2016
Resolved 15 March 2016
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Storage
Issued 10 March 2016
Resolved
Renew 3 red & 3 orange flares & the watertight container. Mark container "Distress Signals".
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 March 2016
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 10 March 2016
Resolved
Separate adult and child PFD storage.
Due 10 April 2016
Resolved 15 March 2016
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 10 March 2016
Resolved
Renew clasp on lifering light/line.
Due 10 April 2016
Resolved 15 March 2016